Short Story/Fiction

G.O.D.

A short story of introspection, whimsy, and philosophical musings, interwoven with elements of nature and existential questioning

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Introduction

The inspiration for G.O.D. was gained from a meditation in which I questioned my own feelings of displacement and the fleeting nature of existence. It was that ‘What if?’ moment which acts as a prompt and starts the creative flow.

The watering can, initially described as weathered and cracked, symbolises the passage of time and the weariness of routine. It transforms from a utilitarian tool to a metaphor for the narrator’s own sense of fading vitality and purpose. Insects shelter in the can before being washed away by the replenishing water, and represent transient beings which mirror the narrator’s own feelings of weakness and helplessness against forces beyond their control.

The story shifts between introspective thoughts, memories, and dialogues with unexpected characters like the talking gourd, which adds a surreal and fantastical element. The use of the song “There’s a Hole in My Bucket” serves as a recurring motif, highlighting the cyclical nature of mundane tasks and the frustration of feeling stuck in repetitive patterns. There’s a juxtaposition between…